What future careers are good for people who may want to SAH for a bit then go back?

[Anonymous]

I have two teen DD’s. Both have expressed a hope that they can SAH or go part time when their children are young. Yea they know it’s not guaranteed, etc. But there are definitely some careers that seem more conducive to this than others. What are careers that provide independence/financial stability but also flexibility for the early kid years? Nursing is one that came to mind.

[Anonymous]

My neighbor is a nurse and has done exactly that. Getting a job after time off has not appeared to be an issue for her.

Certain government agencies welcome workers back after an absence, and it can sometimes be arranged to be guaranteed. I think one of my friends did this.

If they look through jobs at USA Jobs, that might spark some ideas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have two teen DD’s. Both have expressed a hope that they can SAH or go part time when their children are young. Yea they know it’s not guaranteed, etc. But there are definitely some careers that seem more conducive to this than others. What are careers that provide independence/financial stability but also flexibility for the early kid years? Nursing is one that came to mind.

Typical woman jobs. Nursing and teaching.

However as a woman with a career that provides much more financial stability than those stereotypical jobs, I have a career in IT (which is absolutely not for people who want to take long breaks) I’m able to work from home and have an incredibly flexible schedule. I would hate being shackled to a building as many of these mom careers go. Bonus is I’ve been able to secure both my kids with incredible summer internships in Bo th high school and college at various technology companies, giving them a huge leg up. Privilege is a thing and I’m going to leverage it as much for my kids as possible. I think it’s pretty cool that my boys are following in my foot steps and not their father who is an attorney. They probably see my job as wayyy more flexible and better COL than their dad who is always in court or visiting clients/colleagues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have two teen DD’s. Both have expressed a hope that they can SAH or go part time when their children are young. Yea they know it’s not guaranteed, etc. But there are definitely some careers that seem more conducive to this than others. What are careers that provide independence/financial stability but also flexibility for the early kid years? Nursing is one that came to mind.

Typical woman jobs. Nursing and teaching.

However as a woman with a career that provides much more financial stability than those stereotypical jobs, I have a career in IT (which is absolutely not for people who want to take long breaks) I’m able to work from home and have an incredibly flexible schedule. I would hate being shackled to a building as many of these mom careers go. Bonus is I’ve been able to secure both my kids with incredible summer internships in Bo th high school and college at various technology companies, giving them a huge leg up. Privilege is a thing and I’m going to leverage it as much for my kids as possible. I think it’s pretty cool that my boys are following in my foot steps and not their father who is an attorney. They probably see my job as wayyy more flexible and better COL than their dad who is always in court or visiting clients/colleagues.

And wouldn't it be the cherry on top if they don't grow up to be self-centered twerps like you?

[Anonymous]

Per diem visiting nurse here. I can work any day I want, just have to commit two weekend days a month, three minor holidays and Thanksgiving or Christmas (my choice, usually 0-2 patients as most people don’t want a visit on the holiday). I can schedule my day to see 1-5 patients between 9 and 3, decline any assignments, get paid by the visit. It’s a great gig. Many hospital nurses do this. Fortunately, my agency hired me right out of nursing school (second bachelor’s) when I was in my 40s, never worked in a hospital.

[Anonymous]

Also, a lot of male nurses do homecare nursing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have two teen DD’s. Both have expressed a hope that they can SAH or go part time when their children are young. Yea they know it’s not guaranteed, etc. But there are definitely some careers that seem more conducive to this than others. What are careers that provide independence/financial stability but also flexibility for the early kid years? Nursing is one that came to mind.

Typical woman jobs. Nursing and teaching.

However as a woman with a career that provides much more financial stability than those stereotypical jobs, I have a career in IT (which is absolutely not for people who want to take long breaks) I’m able to work from home and have an incredibly flexible schedule. I would hate being shackled to a building as many of these mom careers go. Bonus is I’ve been able to secure both my kids with incredible summer internships in Bo th high school and college at various technology companies, giving them a huge leg up. Privilege is a thing and I’m going to leverage it as much for my kids as possible. I think it’s pretty cool that my boys are following in my foot steps and not their father who is an attorney. They probably see my job as wayyy more flexible and better COL than their dad who is always in court or visiting clients/colleagues.

How did you get into IT?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have two teen DD’s. Both have expressed a hope that they can SAH or go part time when their children are young. Yea they know it’s not guaranteed, etc. But there are definitely some careers that seem more conducive to this than others. What are careers that provide independence/financial stability but also flexibility for the early kid years? Nursing is one that came to mind.

Typical woman jobs. Nursing and teaching.

However as a woman with a career that provides much more financial stability than those stereotypical jobs, I have a career in IT (which is absolutely not for people who want to take long breaks) I’m able to work from home and have an incredibly flexible schedule. I would hate being shackled to a building as many of these mom careers go. Bonus is I’ve been able to secure both my kids with incredible summer internships in Bo th high school and college at various technology companies, giving them a huge leg up. Privilege is a thing and I’m going to leverage it as much for my kids as possible. I think it’s pretty cool that my boys are following in my foot steps and not their father who is an attorney. They probably see my job as wayyy more flexible and better COL than their dad who is always in court or visiting clients/colleagues.

And wouldn't it be the cherry on top if they don't grow up to be self-centered twerps like you?

DP. She is only be honest. If possible, we all would give our kids every advantage we can. Anyone who claims otherwise is a liar.

[Anonymous]

I would say any job should be jump in jump out in this day and age. Anyone who says otherwise is an inflexible soul and I would hate working for or with them.

I work in IT. Total jump in and out.
Maybe a hair stylist would need to get the latest training so that we don't all have perms? Maybe a mechanic to learn the latest electrical parts? In any case if you can't learn you are a terrible worker anyway, doesn't matter if you've been plodding along for a solid 20 years.

I'd rather be with people who can jump in and out and pick up new skills.

[Anonymous]

IT, nursing and accounting.

[Anonymous]

Not physician. You get a gap on resume and you get stigmatized. Its really difficult to rejoin.

[Anonymous]

I'm a fed and many people at my agency do this.

Nursing is another great suggestion, with basically infinite schedule flexibilities depending on area of specialty. (For example, my cousin is a NICU nurse and works 3 overnight shifts per week and can pick up as much overtime as she is willing to work.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have two teen DD’s. Both have expressed a hope that they can SAH or go part time when their children are young. Yea they know it’s not guaranteed, etc. But there are definitely some careers that seem more conducive to this than others. What are careers that provide independence/financial stability but also flexibility for the early kid years? Nursing is one that came to mind.

Typical woman jobs. Nursing and teaching.

However as a woman with a career that provides much more financial stability than those stereotypical jobs, I have a career in IT (which is absolutely not for people who want to take long breaks) I’m able to work from home and have an incredibly flexible schedule. I would hate being shackled to a building as many of these mom careers go. Bonus is I’ve been able to secure both my kids with incredible summer internships in Bo th high school and college at various technology companies, giving them a huge leg up. Privilege is a thing and I’m going to leverage it as much for my kids as possible. I think it’s pretty cool that my boys are following in my foot steps and not their father who is an attorney. They probably see my job as wayyy more flexible and better COL than their dad who is always in court or visiting clients/colleagues.

And wouldn't it be the cherry on top if they don't grow up to be self-centered twerps like you?

Your jealousy is unbecoming. Not OP, I am doing the same with my child when they are of age. Don't hate the player, hate the game.

[Anonymous]

For emergency and primary care doctors and nurse practitioners, one option for going part-time is working urgent care because you can sign up for shifts and work very part time. I have a few friends with kids who are doctors that do a couple urgent care shifts a week. They are paid pretty well and they get to stay up to date.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not physician. You get a gap on resume and you get stigmatized. Its really difficult to rejoin.

Really? I thought someone on here said that physician is a good job for moms, because of flexibility.